Need some professional advice regarding this camera-

A little under a week ago, my family and I took a trip to the beach. After being there for around an hour, I came across a lonesome camera sitting on a boulder. I looked around for someone who would own the camera. I searched through some of the photos to see if I could get a date, phone number, license plate or any sort of information that could lead to finding it's owner. I've also contacted the state park to see if anyone has called in for losing it. The only piece of information I could find was a video, and you could hear the owners voice briefly, which had an accent suggesting he was form another country. I also took a look at the time set on the camera and it was in a completely different time zone. We waited for hours, and even went around asking people if the camera belonged to them. Knowing it was going to rain that night I decided to take the camera in. It was either that or let it sit out. At least by taking it the camera would survive.

It's a Canon PowerShot G15. A bridge camera from what I've gathered. I've still had no luck finding it's owner. I've ran out of options as far as finding him go. So I'm keeping it unless I get more information.

But my point is, I've actually been wanting to get into photography for quite some time. And from using the camera I can say that to me anyways, the image quality appears beyond decent. Knowing that it's probably impossible to find the owner of this camera, I could sell this camera, and get a DSLR, since I already have some money saved up to go along with it.

But do I really need to? My parents currently own a DSLR, and the picture quality seems poor compared to what I've been able to take with the Canon. My girlfriends mom has a Canon Rebel XS, and it even seems to have lesser quality, especially with macro.

Here are some examples I took:









My question is, can I use this camera professionally? I'm a fast learner and I'm sure if I have a lower quality camera I will quickly exceed it's features. I'd like to start out with something for professional, or even close to it.

Should I buy a DSLR, or keep it?



Thanks,

Josh

It all made sense until you started using the word "professionally".

It is definitely a good idea to use that camera for learning photography. You can probably download the manual from Sony's site.

But the idea that you could earn money from it is rather far-fetched, unless you are a born businessman with several ventures under your belt already. If so, then in a year or two you could perhaps add photography to the range of services you offer.

D Cox said:

You can probably download the manual from Sony's site.

Click to expand...

No, because it's a Canon camera. So the manual can be downloaded from Canon's website.

The PowerShot G15 is actually quite a high-end compact camera, and certainly a very capable one. Use it until you "outgrow" it and its drawbacks start limiting you, which may not even happen.

Its a pretty good camera. You should just keep it and learn.

Can you use it professionally? Anything is possible if you have talent.

But keep in mind the "Pros" use 3000-5000$ cameras and 10000$ worth of lenses and lights. Can you compete with a 400$ camera? Maybe, if you are amazing and an amazing business person.

For now just keep it for 6 months and learn. Try to shoot at least once a week and watch youtube videos on the basics of photography.

BostelJ said:

A little under a week ago, my family and I took a trip to the beach. After being there for around an hour, I came across a lonesome camera sitting on a boulder. I looked around for someone who would own the camera. I searched through some of the photos to see if I could get a date, phone number, license plate or any sort of information that could lead to finding it's owner. I've also contacted the state park to see if anyone has called in for losing it. The only piece of information I could find was a video, and you could hear the owners voice briefly, which had an accent suggesting he was form another country. I also took a look at the time set on the camera and it was in a completely different time zone. We waited for hours, and even went around asking people if the camera belonged to them. Knowing it was going to rain that night I decided to take the camera in. It was either that or let it sit out. At least by taking it the camera would survive.

It's a Canon PowerShot G15. A bridge camera from what I've gathered. I've still had no luck finding it's owner. I've ran out of options as far as finding him go. So I'm keeping it unless I get more information.

But my point is, I've actually been wanting to get into photography for quite some time. And from using the camera I can say that to me anyways, the image quality appears beyond decent. Knowing that it's probably impossible to find the owner of this camera, I could sell this camera, and get a DSLR, since I already have some money saved up to go along with it.

But do I really need to? My parents currently own a DSLR, and the picture quality seems poor compared to what I've been able to take with the Canon. My girlfriends mom has a Canon Rebel XS, and it even seems to have lesser quality, especially with macro.

Here are some examples I took:





My question is, can I use this camera professionally? I'm a fast learner and I'm sure if I have a lower quality camera I will quickly exceed it's features. I'd like to start out with something for professional, or even close to it.

Should I buy a DSLR, or keep it?

Thanks,

Josh

Click to expand...

selling it would be unethical. Did you find it near a hotel or resort? If so send it to that hotel or resort. The owner will probably be contacting them once he remembers where he lost it to see if someone turned it in.



Shame on you for even thinking about making it your own.



You are merely a trustee.



Tedolph

BostelJ said:

At least by taking it the camera would survive.

Click to expand...

Lucky you, unlucky owner. If you feel morally obliged then there are a couple other things you could try to return the camera to it's owner:

1. Contact tourist information or police who may keep a register of lost property - don't necessarily hand it over (the staff may be less scrupulous than you).
2. check the EXIF data to see if they've added any author/copyright info
3. report the camera's serial number to Canon. If the owner registered their camera Canon will have their details on record.

If I lost such a great camera then I'd hope the finder, if they couldn't return it, put it to good use. It will serve you well.

BostelJ said:

It's a Canon PowerShot G15.

I've actually been wanting to get into photography for quite some time. And from using the camera I can say that to me anyways, the image quality appears beyond decent. Knowing that it's probably impossible to find the owner of this camera, I could sell this camera, and get a DSLR, since I already have some money saved up to go along with it.

Click to expand...

What are you after? Action shots, interchangable lenses? Maybe consider swapping for a dSLR.

If you're just after a damned fine camera to learn on this will suit you just as well.

BostelJ said:

My question is, can I use this camera professionally?

Click to expand...

Yes - with lot's of practice, perhaps beginner's luck or sheer natural ability, you can use this camera professionally

--

↑ my words, my pictures ↓

Photo Essays
Photo Gallery
Facebook page

I guess I should have been more clear, by professional, I didn't mean selling pictures. I meant taking professional quality pictures. Can I get professional results with a Canon G15?

tedolf said:

BostelJ said:

A little under a week ago, my family and I took a trip to the beach. After being there for around an hour, I came across a lonesome camera sitting on a boulder. I looked around for someone who would own the camera. I searched through some of the photos to see if I could get a date, phone number, license plate or any sort of information that could lead to finding it's owner. I've also contacted the state park to see if anyone has called in for losing it. The only piece of information I could find was a video, and you could hear the owners voice briefly, which had an accent suggesting he was form another country. I also took a look at the time set on the camera and it was in a completely different time zone. We waited for hours, and even went around asking people if the camera belonged to them. Knowing it was going to rain that night I decided to take the camera in. It was either that or let it sit out. At least by taking it the camera would survive.

It's a Canon PowerShot G15. A bridge camera from what I've gathered. I've still had no luck finding it's owner. I've ran out of options as far as finding him go. So I'm keeping it unless I get more information.

But my point is, I've actually been wanting to get into photography for quite some time. And from using the camera I can say that to me anyways, the image quality appears beyond decent. Knowing that it's probably impossible to find the owner of this camera, I could sell this camera, and get a DSLR, since I already have some money saved up to go along with it.

But do I really need to? My parents currently own a DSLR, and the picture quality seems poor compared to what I've been able to take with the Canon. My girlfriends mom has a Canon Rebel XS, and it even seems to have lesser quality, especially with macro.

Here are some examples I took:





My question is, can I use this camera professionally? I'm a fast learner and I'm sure if I have a lower quality camera I will quickly exceed it's features. I'd like to start out with something for professional, or even close to it.

Should I buy a DSLR, or keep it?

Thanks,

Josh

Click to expand...

selling it would be unethical. Did you find it near a hotel or resort? If so send it to that hotel or resort. The owner will probably be contacting them once he remembers where he lost it to see if someone turned it in.

Shame on you for even thinking about making it your own.

You are merely a trustee.

Tedolph

Click to expand...

The OP went above and beyond what most people would do to find the original owner. Maybe they should contact a nearby resort and leave their contact info but sounds like it was a state park.

What is he to do with it? throw it away? leave it on the rock?

If i was the owner and lost my camera by leaving it on a rock in a park, i would be HAPPY if a young man came along and found it and benefited from it rather than it rot away there or have it end up in some lost and found at a wrong hotel or something.



--

BostelJ said:

A little under a week ago, my family and I took a trip to the beach. After being there for around an hour, I came across a lonesome camera sitting on a boulder. I looked around for someone who would own the camera. I searched through some of the photos to see if I could get a date, phone number, license plate or any sort of information that could lead to finding it's owner. I've also contacted the state park to see if anyone has called in for losing it. The only piece of information I could find was a video, and you could hear the owners voice briefly, which had an accent suggesting he was form another country. I also took a look at the time set on the camera and it was in a completely different time zone. We waited for hours, and even went around asking people if the camera belonged to them. Knowing it was going to rain that night I decided to take the camera in. It was either that or let it sit out. At least by taking it the camera would survive.

It's a Canon PowerShot G15. A bridge camera from what I've gathered. I've still had no luck finding it's owner. I've ran out of options as far as finding him go. So I'm keeping it unless I get more information.

Click to expand...

Each and every picture taken with the camera has the camera's serial number contained in the EXIF information. There are several ways to find pictures taken with that camera posted on the internet, both before, and in the future.

It is not your camera to sell.

BostelJ said:

But my point is, I've actually been wanting to get into photography for quite some time. And from using the camera I can say that to me anyways, the image quality appears beyond decent. Knowing that it's probably impossible to find the owner of this camera, I could sell this camera, and get a DSLR, since I already have some money saved up to go along with it.

But do I really need to? My parents currently own a DSLR, and the picture quality seems poor compared to what I've been able to take with the Canon. My girlfriends mom has a Canon Rebel XS, and it even seems to have lesser quality, especially with macro.

Here are some examples I took:





My question is, can I use this camera professionally? I'm a fast learner and I'm sure if I have a lower quality camera I will quickly exceed it's features. I'd like to start out with something for professional, or even close to it.

Should I buy a DSLR, or keep it?

Thanks,

Josh

Click to expand...

juvx said:

tedolf said:

BostelJ said:

A little under a week ago, my family and I took a trip to the beach. After being there for around an hour, I came across a lonesome camera sitting on a boulder. I looked around for someone who would own the camera. I searched through some of the photos to see if I could get a date, phone number, license plate or any sort of information that could lead to finding it's owner. I've also contacted the state park to see if anyone has called in for losing it. The only piece of information I could find was a video, and you could hear the owners voice briefly, which had an accent suggesting he was form another country. I also took a look at the time set on the camera and it was in a completely different time zone. We waited for hours, and even went around asking people if the camera belonged to them. Knowing it was going to rain that night I decided to take the camera in. It was either that or let it sit out. At least by taking it the camera would survive.

It's a Canon PowerShot G15. A bridge camera from what I've gathered. I've still had no luck finding it's owner. I've ran out of options as far as finding him go. So I'm keeping it unless I get more information.

But my point is, I've actually been wanting to get into photography for quite some time. And from using the camera I can say that to me anyways, the image quality appears beyond decent. Knowing that it's probably impossible to find the owner of this camera, I could sell this camera, and get a DSLR, since I already have some money saved up to go along with it.

But do I really need to? My parents currently own a DSLR, and the picture quality seems poor compared to what I've been able to take with the Canon. My girlfriends mom has a Canon Rebel XS, and it even seems to have lesser quality, especially with macro.

Here are some examples I took:





My question is, can I use this camera professionally? I'm a fast learner and I'm sure if I have a lower quality camera I will quickly exceed it's features. I'd like to start out with something for professional, or even close to it.

Should I buy a DSLR, or keep it?

Thanks,

Josh

Click to expand...

selling it would be unethical. Did you find it near a hotel or resort? If so send it to that hotel or resort. The owner will probably be contacting them once he remembers where he lost it to see if someone turned it in.

Shame on you for even thinking about making it your own.

You are merely a trustee.

Tedolph

Click to expand...

The OP went above and beyond what most people would do to find the original owner. Maybe they should contact a nearby resort and leave their contact info but sounds like it was a state park.

What is he to do with it? throw it away? leave it on the rock?

Click to expand...

Turn it into the State Park Office as that is who the owner will contact looking for it.

juvx said:

If i was the owner and lost my camera by leaving it on a rock in a park, i would be HAPPY if a young man came along and found it and benefited from it rather than it rot away there or have it end up in some lost and found at a wrong hotel or something.

--
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13255522@N04/

Click to expand...

BostelJ said:

I guess I should have been more clear, by professional, I didn't mean selling pictures. I meant taking professional quality pictures. Can I get professional results with a Canon G15?

Click to expand...

The ONLY thing that defines a Professional in photography is if you make money off of it. Period end of story. Nothing else can fall into that category.

Can you get nice shots? Absolutely.

But to be direct. This is not meant to be used as a pro camera in any shape of form. Its a fun little point and shoot, a great one. Even if you sell it and double it by putting another 300$ on top. 600$ will not buy to pro equipment. Id say the bare minimum to "Pro quality" is around 1500-2000$ with lenses and lights.

But again. Definition of PRO is if you make money selling pictures.

BostelJ said:

I guess I should have been more clear, by professional, I didn't mean selling pictures. I meant taking professional quality pictures. Can I get professional results with a Canon G15?

Click to expand...

Yes, if you're careful. I use a G12 (an earlier model of the G15) for copying artwork because I like its color rendition. I use it on a tripod with studio lighting and light filtration. The results are professionally acceptable with better color than I get with my Nikon DSLR.

Mr Ed M said:

juvx said:

tedolf said:

BostelJ said:

A little under a week ago, my family and I took a trip to the beach. After being there for around an hour, I came across a lonesome camera sitting on a boulder. I looked around for someone who would own the camera. I searched through some of the photos to see if I could get a date, phone number, license plate or any sort of information that could lead to finding it's owner. I've also contacted the state park to see if anyone has called in for losing it. The only piece of information I could find was a video, and you could hear the owners voice briefly, which had an accent suggesting he was form another country. I also took a look at the time set on the camera and it was in a completely different time zone. We waited for hours, and even went around asking people if the camera belonged to them. Knowing it was going to rain that night I decided to take the camera in. It was either that or let it sit out. At least by taking it the camera would survive.

It's a Canon PowerShot G15. A bridge camera from what I've gathered. I've still had no luck finding it's owner. I've ran out of options as far as finding him go. So I'm keeping it unless I get more information.

But my point is, I've actually been wanting to get into photography for quite some time. And from using the camera I can say that to me anyways, the image quality appears beyond decent. Knowing that it's probably impossible to find the owner of this camera, I could sell this camera, and get a DSLR, since I already have some money saved up to go along with it.

But do I really need to? My parents currently own a DSLR, and the picture quality seems poor compared to what I've been able to take with the Canon. My girlfriends mom has a Canon Rebel XS, and it even seems to have lesser quality, especially with macro.

Here are some examples I took:





My question is, can I use this camera professionally? I'm a fast learner and I'm sure if I have a lower quality camera I will quickly exceed it's features. I'd like to start out with something for professional, or even close to it.

Should I buy a DSLR, or keep it?

Thanks,

Josh

Click to expand...

selling it would be unethical. Did you find it near a hotel or resort? If so send it to that hotel or resort. The owner will probably be contacting them once he remembers where he lost it to see if someone turned it in.

Shame on you for even thinking about making it your own.

You are merely a trustee.

Tedolph

Click to expand...

The OP went above and beyond what most people would do to find the original owner. Maybe they should contact a nearby resort and leave their contact info but sounds like it was a state park.

What is he to do with it? throw it away? leave it on the rock?

Click to expand...

Turn it into the State Park Office as that is who the owner will contact looking for it.

Click to expand...

And if they dont??... what a waste. That's why you just give them your contact info and wait. Defiantly dont sell it.

Mr Ed M said:

Mr Ed M said:

If i was the owner and lost my camera by leaving it on a rock in a park, i would be HAPPY if a young man came along and found it and benefited from it rather than it rot away there or have it end up in some lost and found at a wrong hotel or something.

--
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13255522@N04/

Click to expand...

Click to expand...

--

juvx said:

Mr Ed M said:

juvx said:

tedolf said:

BostelJ said:

A little under a week ago, my family and I took a trip to the beach. After being there for around an hour, I came across a lonesome camera sitting on a boulder. I looked around for someone who would own the camera. I searched through some of the photos to see if I could get a date, phone number, license plate or any sort of information that could lead to finding it's owner. I've also contacted the state park to see if anyone has called in for losing it. The only piece of information I could find was a video, and you could hear the owners voice briefly, which had an accent suggesting he was form another country. I also took a look at the time set on the camera and it was in a completely different time zone. We waited for hours, and even went around asking people if the camera belonged to them. Knowing it was going to rain that night I decided to take the camera in. It was either that or let it sit out. At least by taking it the camera would survive.

It's a Canon PowerShot G15. A bridge camera from what I've gathered. I've still had no luck finding it's owner. I've ran out of options as far as finding him go. So I'm keeping it unless I get more information.

But my point is, I've actually been wanting to get into photography for quite some time. And from using the camera I can say that to me anyways, the image quality appears beyond decent. Knowing that it's probably impossible to find the owner of this camera, I could sell this camera, and get a DSLR, since I already have some money saved up to go along with it.

But do I really need to? My parents currently own a DSLR, and the picture quality seems poor compared to what I've been able to take with the Canon. My girlfriends mom has a Canon Rebel XS, and it even seems to have lesser quality, especially with macro.

Here are some examples I took:





My question is, can I use this camera professionally? I'm a fast learner and I'm sure if I have a lower quality camera I will quickly exceed it's features. I'd like to start out with something for professional, or even close to it.

Should I buy a DSLR, or keep it?

Thanks,

Josh

Click to expand...

selling it would be unethical. Did you find it near a hotel or resort? If so send it to that hotel or resort. The owner will probably be contacting them once he remembers where he lost it to see if someone turned it in.

Shame on you for even thinking about making it your own.

You are merely a trustee.

Tedolph

Click to expand...

The OP went above and beyond what most people would do to find the original owner. Maybe they should contact a nearby resort and leave their contact info but sounds like it was a state park.

What is he to do with it? throw it away? leave it on the rock?

Click to expand...

Turn it into the State Park Office as that is who the owner will contact looking for it.

Click to expand...

And if they dont??... what a waste. That's why you just give them your contact info and wait. Defiantly dont sell it.

Click to expand...

If the OP hadn't stripped the EXIF information from the photo's he posted, there is a good chance that someone here would be able to track down the owner. And if he sells it, there is a good chance the owner will track down the camera eventually.

stolencamerafinder

CameraTrace Finds Your Stolen Camera by Monitoring Photos Shared Online

These same programs could also be used to find the original owner.

juvx said:

juvx said:

juvx said:

If i was the owner and lost my camera by leaving it on a rock in a park, i would be HAPPY if a young man came along and found it and benefited from it rather than it rot away there or have it end up in some lost and found at a wrong hotel or something.

--
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13255522@N04/

Click to expand...

Click to expand...

--
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13255522@N04/

Click to expand...

--
All statements in my posts represent my interpretation of data, research opinion or viewpoints.
The opinions expressed are not representations of fact, and are subject to change without notice.
All images are used for educational purposes.

juvx said:

tedolf said:

BostelJ said:

A little under a week ago, my family and I took a trip to the beach. After being there for around an hour, I came across a lonesome camera sitting on a boulder. I looked around for someone who would own the camera. I searched through some of the photos to see if I could get a date, phone number, license plate or any sort of information that could lead to finding it's owner. I've also contacted the state park to see if anyone has called in for losing it. The only piece of information I could find was a video, and you could hear the owners voice briefly, which had an accent suggesting he was form another country. I also took a look at the time set on the camera and it was in a completely different time zone. We waited for hours, and even went around asking people if the camera belonged to them. Knowing it was going to rain that night I decided to take the camera in. It was either that or let it sit out. At least by taking it the camera would survive.

It's a Canon PowerShot G15. A bridge camera from what I've gathered. I've still had no luck finding it's owner. I've ran out of options as far as finding him go. So I'm keeping it unless I get more information.

But my point is, I've actually been wanting to get into photography for quite some time. And from using the camera I can say that to me anyways, the image quality appears beyond decent. Knowing that it's probably impossible to find the owner of this camera, I could sell this camera, and get a DSLR, since I already have some money saved up to go along with it.

But do I really need to? My parents currently own a DSLR, and the picture quality seems poor compared to what I've been able to take with the Canon. My girlfriends mom has a Canon Rebel XS, and it even seems to have lesser quality, especially with macro.

Here are some examples I took:





My question is, can I use this camera professionally? I'm a fast learner and I'm sure if I have a lower quality camera I will quickly exceed it's features. I'd like to start out with something for professional, or even close to it.

Should I buy a DSLR, or keep it?

Thanks,

Josh

Click to expand...

selling it would be unethical. Did you find it near a hotel or resort? If so send it to that hotel or resort. The owner will probably be contacting them once he remembers where he lost it to see if someone turned it in.

Shame on you for even thinking about making it your own.

You are merely a trustee.

Tedolph

Click to expand...

The OP went above and beyond what most people would do to find the original owner. Maybe they should contact a nearby resort and leave their contact info but sounds like it was a state park.

What is he to do with it? throw it away? leave it on the rock?

If i was the owner and lost my camera by leaving it on a rock in a park, i would be HAPPY if a young man came along and found it and benefited from it rather than it rot away there or have it end up in some lost and found at a wrong hotel or something.



--

Vlad Busuioc

Explore Vlad Busuioc’s 1,421 photos on Flickr!

www.flickr.com

Click to expand...

Then he shold have turned it in to a Ranger. You have no idea how valuable the photos on that card might be to the owner. It is pretty obvious from the OP's original post that he wants that camera, thinks it might be valuable, etc. Ask yourself, would you want this guy to be the one who finds your wallet?

tedolf said:

tedolf said:

tedolf said:

BostelJ said:

A little under a week ago, my family and I took a trip to the beach. After being there for around an hour, I came across a lonesome camera sitting on a boulder. I looked around for someone who would own the camera. I searched through some of the photos to see if I could get a date, phone number, license plate or any sort of information that could lead to finding it's owner. I've also contacted the state park to see if anyone has called in for losing it. The only piece of information I could find was a video, and you could hear the owners voice briefly, which had an accent suggesting he was form another country. I also took a look at the time set on the camera and it was in a completely different time zone. We waited for hours, and even went around asking people if the camera belonged to them. Knowing it was going to rain that night I decided to take the camera in. It was either that or let it sit out. At least by taking it the camera would survive.

It's a Canon PowerShot G15. A bridge camera from what I've gathered. I've still had no luck finding it's owner. I've ran out of options as far as finding him go. So I'm keeping it unless I get more information.

But my point is, I've actually been wanting to get into photography for quite some time. And from using the camera I can say that to me anyways, the image quality appears beyond decent. Knowing that it's probably impossible to find the owner of this camera, I could sell this camera, and get a DSLR, since I already have some money saved up to go along with it.

But do I really need to? My parents currently own a DSLR, and the picture quality seems poor compared to what I've been able to take with the Canon. My girlfriends mom has a Canon Rebel XS, and it even seems to have lesser quality, especially with macro.

Here are some examples I took:





My question is, can I use this camera professionally? I'm a fast learner and I'm sure if I have a lower quality camera I will quickly exceed it's features. I'd like to start out with something for professional, or even close to it.

Should I buy a DSLR, or keep it?

Thanks,

Josh

Click to expand...

selling it would be unethical. Did you find it near a hotel or resort? If so send it to that hotel or resort. The owner will probably be contacting them once he remembers where he lost it to see if someone turned it in.

Shame on you for even thinking about making it your own.

You are merely a trustee.

Tedolph

Click to expand...

The OP went above and beyond what most people would do to find the original owner. Maybe they should contact a nearby resort and leave their contact info but sounds like it was a state park.

What is he to do with it? throw it away? leave it on the rock?

If i was the owner and lost my camera by leaving it on a rock in a park, i would be HAPPY if a young man came along and found it and benefited from it rather than it rot away there or have it end up in some lost and found at a wrong hotel or something.

--
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13255522@N04/

Click to expand...

Then he shold have turned it in to a Ranger. You have no idea how valuable the photos on that card might be to the owner. It is pretty obvious from the OP's original post that he wants that camera, thinks it might be valuable, etc. Ask yourself, would you want this guy to be the one who finds your wallet?

Click to expand...

Don't think its the same thing. 250-300$ camera with very hard ways to identify the owner vs a wallet with ID, Credit cards, cash with MULTIPLE ways to easily identify the owner.

That's why i said leave the contact info with the authorities. However, you have no idea what happens if you turn it in physically. You ASSUME the ranger is moral, Its only a 1% chance that that camera ever ends up with the owner. In a perfect world sure. But in reality.. it will end up in the possession of the ranger, rangers family, or locked away in lost and found box until it gets thrown away a few years later.

Like I said Id much rather the kid enjoy it and learn photography.



--

I was thinking the same thing--if I had to lose the Monster, I would be very pleased to think that it was in the hands of another photographer who would use it to learn the basics of digital photography just as I am doing.

As for the Canon, the G15 is a nifty little camera, and I would think it would be an excellent learning tool. Even after you get a DSLR, if you go that route, you will probably still want a small pocketable camera as a backup or to use when you don't want to carry it.

juvx said:

tedolf said:

juvx said:

tedolf said:

BostelJ said:

A little under a week ago, my family and I took a trip to the beach. After being there for around an hour, I came across a lonesome camera sitting on a boulder. I looked around for someone who would own the camera. I searched through some of the photos to see if I could get a date, phone number, license plate or any sort of information that could lead to finding it's owner. I've also contacted the state park to see if anyone has called in for losing it. The only piece of information I could find was a video, and you could hear the owners voice briefly, which had an accent suggesting he was form another country. I also took a look at the time set on the camera and it was in a completely different time zone. We waited for hours, and even went around asking people if the camera belonged to them. Knowing it was going to rain that night I decided to take the camera in. It was either that or let it sit out. At least by taking it the camera would survive.

It's a Canon PowerShot G15. A bridge camera from what I've gathered. I've still had no luck finding it's owner. I've ran out of options as far as finding him go. So I'm keeping it unless I get more information.

But my point is, I've actually been wanting to get into photography for quite some time. And from using the camera I can say that to me anyways, the image quality appears beyond decent. Knowing that it's probably impossible to find the owner of this camera, I could sell this camera, and get a DSLR, since I already have some money saved up to go along with it.

But do I really need to? My parents currently own a DSLR, and the picture quality seems poor compared to what I've been able to take with the Canon. My girlfriends mom has a Canon Rebel XS, and it even seems to have lesser quality, especially with macro.

Here are some examples I took:





My question is, can I use this camera professionally? I'm a fast learner and I'm sure if I have a lower quality camera I will quickly exceed it's features. I'd like to start out with something for professional, or even close to it.

Should I buy a DSLR, or keep it?

Thanks,

Josh

Click to expand...

selling it would be unethical. Did you find it near a hotel or resort? If so send it to that hotel or resort. The owner will probably be contacting them once he remembers where he lost it to see if someone turned it in.

Shame on you for even thinking about making it your own.

You are merely a trustee.

Tedolph

Click to expand...

The OP went above and beyond what most people would do to find the original owner. Maybe they should contact a nearby resort and leave their contact info but sounds like it was a state park.

What is he to do with it? throw it away? leave it on the rock?

If i was the owner and lost my camera by leaving it on a rock in a park, i would be HAPPY if a young man came along and found it and benefited from it rather than it rot away there or have it end up in some lost and found at a wrong hotel or something.

--
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13255522@N04/

Click to expand...

Then he shold have turned it in to a Ranger. You have no idea how valuable the photos on that card might be to the owner. It is pretty obvious from the OP's original post that he wants that camera, thinks it might be valuable, etc. Ask yourself, would you want this guy to be the one who finds your wallet?

Click to expand...

Don't think its the same thing. 250-300$ camera with very hard ways to identify the owner vs a wallet with ID, Credit cards, cash with MULTIPLE ways to easily identify the owner.

That's why i said leave the contact info with the authorities.

Click to expand...

The OP has no intention of doing either. He just wants to keep it, or sell it. That is why he is asking if it is "valuable" and is capable of taking "professional" pictures.

Just watch.

juvx said:

However, you have no idea what happens if you turn it in physically. You ASSUME the ranger is moral, Its only a 1% chance that that camera ever ends up with the owner. In a perfect world sure. But in reality.. it will end up in the possession of the ranger, rangers family, or locked away in lost and found box until it gets thrown away a few years later.

Like I said Id much rather the kid enjoy it and learn photography.

--
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13255522@N04/

Click to expand...

If it was me, I'd rather the Ranger have it. At least then my conscience would be clear.



Tedolph

juvx said:

tedolf said:

juvx said:

tedolf said:

BostelJ said:

A little under a week ago, my family and I took a trip to the beach. After being there for around an hour, I came across a lonesome camera sitting on a boulder. I looked around for someone who would own the camera. I searched through some of the photos to see if I could get a date, phone number, license plate or any sort of information that could lead to finding it's owner. I've also contacted the state park to see if anyone has called in for losing it. The only piece of information I could find was a video, and you could hear the owners voice briefly, which had an accent suggesting he was form another country. I also took a look at the time set on the camera and it was in a completely different time zone. We waited for hours, and even went around asking people if the camera belonged to them. Knowing it was going to rain that night I decided to take the camera in. It was either that or let it sit out. At least by taking it the camera would survive.

It's a Canon PowerShot G15. A bridge camera from what I've gathered. I've still had no luck finding it's owner. I've ran out of options as far as finding him go. So I'm keeping it unless I get more information.

But my point is, I've actually been wanting to get into photography for quite some time. And from using the camera I can say that to me anyways, the image quality appears beyond decent. Knowing that it's probably impossible to find the owner of this camera, I could sell this camera, and get a DSLR, since I already have some money saved up to go along with it.

But do I really need to? My parents currently own a DSLR, and the picture quality seems poor compared to what I've been able to take with the Canon. My girlfriends mom has a Canon Rebel XS, and it even seems to have lesser quality, especially with macro.

Here are some examples I took:





My question is, can I use this camera professionally? I'm a fast learner and I'm sure if I have a lower quality camera I will quickly exceed it's features. I'd like to start out with something for professional, or even close to it.

Should I buy a DSLR, or keep it?

Thanks,

Josh

Click to expand...

selling it would be unethical. Did you find it near a hotel or resort? If so send it to that hotel or resort. The owner will probably be contacting them once he remembers where he lost it to see if someone turned it in.

Shame on you for even thinking about making it your own.

You are merely a trustee.

Tedolph

Click to expand...

The OP went above and beyond what most people would do to find the original owner. Maybe they should contact a nearby resort and leave their contact info but sounds like it was a state park.

What is he to do with it? throw it away? leave it on the rock?

If i was the owner and lost my camera by leaving it on a rock in a park, i would be HAPPY if a young man came along and found it and benefited from it rather than it rot away there or have it end up in some lost and found at a wrong hotel or something.

--
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13255522@N04/

Click to expand...

Then he shold have turned it in to a Ranger. You have no idea how valuable the photos on that card might be to the owner. It is pretty obvious from the OP's original post that he wants that camera, thinks it might be valuable, etc. Ask yourself, would you want this guy to be the one who finds your wallet?

Click to expand...

Don't think its the same thing. 250-300$ camera with very hard ways to identify the owner vs a wallet with ID, Credit cards, cash with MULTIPLE ways to easily identify the owner.

Click to expand...

It would be easy to find the owner.

stolencamerafinder

CameraTrace Finds Your Stolen Camera by Monitoring Photos Shared Online

These same programs could also be used to find the original owner.

juvx said:

That's why i said leave the contact info with the authorities. However, you have no idea what happens if you turn it in physically. You ASSUME the ranger is moral, Its only a 1% chance that that camera ever ends up with the owner. In a perfect world sure. But in reality.. it will end up in the possession of the ranger, rangers family, or locked away in lost and found box until it gets thrown away a few years later.

Like I said Id much rather the kid enjoy it and learn photography.

--
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13255522@N04/

Click to expand...

--
All statements in my posts represent my interpretation of data, research opinion or viewpoints.
The opinions expressed are not representations of fact, and are subject to change without notice.
All images are used for educational purposes.